How to achieve a Reverse Housewarming:
Step #1: Throw a housewarming party on the hottest day of the year.
Step #2: Make sure it gets good and steamy inside before the guests arrive.
Step #3: Midway through the evening invite thunderstorm.
Step #4: Allow thunderstorm to remove heat from home and surrounding area.
Step #5: Enjoy Housecooling.

I am a Big [BIG] fan of online shopping. Or - conversely, I am not much of a fan of non-virtual shopping. So, I am pleased to announce the launch of the Becky Olstad Photography online Store! Let's go shopping!

Bring back the art of correspondence by putting the art back in correspondence. Now for sale -- Sets of 12 notecards featuring either:
Selected images from the planetarium

or Selected Minnesota Landscapes.

Shop online now Here!
Check back soon for additional items including prints, buttons and handmade books.

If you have any questions about the store or if you'd like to see additional merchandise for sale - Contact Me.

A photograph as a memory.

High Contrast Cyanotype - My favorite so far.

Original Image:

Regular visitors to the website may have noticed a new look -- stayed tuned for even more Big changes including an online store -- whoo!
2006 Boston Marathon: Commonwealth Avenue

I've recently been collaborating with a friend on some ideas for some product packaging and kickin' it old school with some cyanotypes.

The cyanotype is a fabulous summer photo process because when you're not painting with chemicals in your closet - you get to be outside in the sun making pictures. However, I've been running into a few issues with paper types and, as a result, have been experimenting with a few Banksy-inspired alternatives.

Ladies and Gentlemen... It. Is. Summer. Around here, summer means it's time for beer league softball. This year, I am a proud member of the 6 and 1 Ball Busters. (Thank you to our sponsor, Buster's, for subsidizing our drinking habits.)


Every week we show up and give 85%, the rest... is grab ass.

And, of course, a shout out to our diligent fan base June and Estelle:


Stay tuned for more images coming up after the holiday break as we work our way toward the championship game. Caw.

U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken won the DFL endorsement after one round of balloting on Saturday in Rochester, Minnesota.

U.S. Senate hopefuls, Al Franken (left) and Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer (right) answered questions during the DFL state convention in Rochester, Minnesota.

U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken hugs his wife Franni after receiving the DFL endorsement in Rochester, Minnesota on Saturday.

After receiving the DFL endorsement in Rochester, Minnesota on Saturday, U.S. senate candidate Al Franken will compete against incumbent Republican Norm Coleman.